Preston v. City Of Oakland et al

Filing 161

AMENDED FINAL VERDICT FORM. Signed by Judge Nathanael Cousins on 9/21/15. (nclc3, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/21/2015)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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DARYELLE LAWANNA PRESTON,
Plaintiff,

United States District Court
Northern District of California

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Case No. 14-cv-02022 NC
VERDICT FORM

v.
CITY OF OAKLAND,
Defendant.

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The jury must unanimously agree on the answer for each of the following questions;

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please put an “X” next to the jury’s unanimous answer for each question:

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California Labor Code

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1. Did Preston prove by a preponderance of the evidence that she disclosed

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and/or refused to participate in an act that she reasonably believed violated a

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state or federal law?

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Yes _____

No _____

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If you answered “Yes” to question 1, then answer question 2.

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If you answered “No” to question 1, please skip to bottom, answer no further

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Northern District of California

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questions, and have the presiding juror sign and date this form.
2. Did Preston prove by a preponderance of the evidence that her disclosure of

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information and/or refusal to participate in these activities was a contributing

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factor in the City of Oakland’s decision to discharge Preston?

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Yes _____ No _____

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If you answered “Yes” to question 2, then answer question 3.

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If you answered “No” to question 2, please skip to bottom, answer no further

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questions, and have the presiding juror sign and date this form.

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3. Did Preston prove by a preponderance of the evidence that she was harmed?

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Yes _____

No _____

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If you answered “Yes” to question 3, then answer question 4.

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If you answered “No” to question 3, please skip to bottom, answer no further

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questions, and have the presiding juror sign and date this form.

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4. Did Preston prove by a preponderance of the evidence that Santana’s conduct,

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acting on behalf of the City of Oakland, was a substantial factor in causing

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Preston’s harm?

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Yes _____

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If you answered “Yes” to question 4, then answer question 5.

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If you answered “No” to question 4, please skip to bottom, answer no further

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questions, and have the presiding juror sign and date this form.

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No _____

5. Did the City of Oakland prove by clear and convincing evidence that it would
have discharged Preston, for legitimate, independent reasons, absent her

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disclosure and/or refusal to participate in an act she reasonably believed

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Northern District of California

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violated state or federal law?

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Yes _____

No _____

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If you answered “Yes” to question 5, please skip to bottom, answer no further

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questions, and have the presiding juror sign and date this form.

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If you answered “No” to question 5, then answer question 6.

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6. What are Preston’s damages against the City of Oakland?

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a. Past lost earnings

$_________________

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b. Future lost earnings

$_________________

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c. Future pension plan benefits

$_________________

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d. Emotional distress damages

$_________________

TOTAL:

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$_________________

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Signed: _______________________

Dated: __________________

Presiding Juror

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After this verdict form has been signed, notify the courtroom deputy that you are
ready to present your verdict in the courtroom.
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